The Richard III Visitor Centre stands on the site of the medieval friary of the Grey Friars where the king’s remains were buried over 500 years ago. The exhibition gives visitors a chance to learn more about the King’s life and death – and to understand the huge events that led to his hasty burial and eventual rediscovery.

Great Central Railway

The Great Central Railway is the UK's only double track, main line heritage railway. It’s the only place in the world where full size steam engines can be seen passing each other – just as it was when steam ruled the rails.

National Space Centre

With six interactive galleries, the UK’s largest planetarium, unique 3D Simulator Experience and the iconic 42m high Rocket Tower, the award-winning National Space Centre is an out of this world experience.

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre tells the dramatic story of the Battle of Bosworth on Monday 22nd August 1485, which marked a major turning point in English history. Discover more about the Battle of 1485 where Richard III fought for his crown and lost his life, and Henry Tudor became King!

Conkers

120 acres of adventure with a unique mix of indoor and outdoor experiences and over 100 interactive exhibits.

Visit Leicestershire in 2019

This year make sure visiting Leicestershire is on your bucket list. There's lots to see and do for families and couples and for all interests whatever the weather.

Travel to Bradgate Park and walk through the landscape that Lady Jane Grey, nine days Queen of England once explored. You can either walk along the smooth pathway through the middle of the park, starting at either Newtown Linford or Cropston, and view the deer and the ruins of Bradgate house. Or take a more energetic walk and start from Hunts Hill and walk up to Old John and see glorious views across Leicestershire and beyond.

Or why not visit Conkerswhich has a unique mix of indoor and outdoor experiences. Explore 120 acres of maturing woodland, the 450 metre sensual barefoot walk, the Conkerchoo train, woodside and lakeside trails, amazing adventure play to keep the kids entertained for hours.

Meet over 500 animals from almost 150 species at Twycross Zoo, including some of the most endangered on our planet. Renowned as a specialist primate zoo, Twycross has a wide variety of monkeys and apes including the UK’s only group of bonobos.

WIN a Stay Play Explore short break to Leicestershire - just sign up for our eNewsletters and we'll add your name to our free prize draw to win a short break worth £149.

Our short breaks are great for both famiies and couples, so sign up now and you could win a fantastic short break.